Monday, September 7, 2009

I should be ashamed of myself...but alas, I'm really not...just busy!!
I could try to fit in all of what has transpired over the last few months, but forget it!
here are the highlights:
--in June, I got to go to Nashville/Franklin to hang with a huge fun bunch of crazy artsy gals...pics here.
--in July, i continued to work part time for dad at Northwestern Mutual and helped out part time at the Sylvan up in Palm Harbor, my sweet niece turned 2!!!, and I got to go to CHA's (Craft and Hobby Association) big trade show with my girls from my design team at scrapgal.com...come see us...we are a HOOT! We giggled A LOT and got to see lots of pretty new scrappy things.
--Then, in August,....and sort of partly in July as well..... I got a new job!! woohoo! I am now working back at Northside Christian School in St. Pete. I really never thought I'd be in the classroom again, but God likes to pretend He doesn't hear me when I tell him what my plans are. I am teaching the Yearbook/Journalism classes (2 middle school, 2 high school) and supervising 2 high school study halls. The kids have been great so far and I'm looking forward to helping create a fantastic yearbook!
--I'm also teaching part time at the Sylvan in St. Pete and apartment hunting so I can get out of Dad's house. :)
So, here we are in September! I am happy, enjoying catching up with old friends from St. Pete, making new ones, loving living so close to Kennedy(and my sister, of course:) ) and trying to get my body accustomed to getting up at 6:30 am....especially since I think that time of the morning is just unnecessary. coffee sometimes helps.
Things I'm looking forward to:
--Dad's birthday coming up
--going to see my sister and her family in their new digs in Atlanta, and celebrating my nephew's FIRST birthday! wowzas!
--going to see this fab girl...cannot wait! we are kindred spirits, i've decided.
--finding a new place to live
--cooler weather
--holidays coming up and lots of fun family time

Ok, so I may or may not get better at this....but thanks for reading anyway! xo

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

So, I've decided, I FREAKIN LOVE wedding receptions! I think I have also realized why I do: you can dance your butt off and no one cares! It's not like you're at a club where you are being judged on how you dance, or trying to pick up somebody....you can just let loose! (the free booze and free meal doesn't hurt either) AND just about everyone is happy....you all just witnessed a great event together and everyone is in a good mood. SIGH...love it!
The reason I say all of this is because my roomies and I attended a friend's wedding last Sunday. It was a small wedding, and boy did we have fun!

NOW, for a twist....the four...yeah, that's right FOUR single ladies lined up for the bouquet toss..all three of them have hands up...ready to catch...mine are down by my side...
but guess who caught that sucker one-handed! (dad would be so proud)
this would be much more exciting for me if I were actually dating someone...or had had a date in the past year.....oh well.....

Sunday, March 15, 2009

I have been neglecting my blog, I know!So, here are some things I've been up to:--lots of new art work!--affirmation! and let's face it, who doesn't need a little affirmation!? My friend Tammy and I have started this blog to continue to encourage one another, as we are both going through some transitions...--Friday was my last day with Sylvan. They decided not to offer me a permanent position, so I'm back to the job search! I have been praying for clarity and for whatever the next step might be, so I feel peaceful about it, just anxious for what comes next!Thanks for your prayers and support! xo

Friday, February 6, 2009

well, as most of you know. I was laid off in December. I've been job hunting for over 2 months now and have a few leads. Our Sylvan centers in the Orlando area have been taken back over by the corporation, and I am happy to say, I am now back to work! I started back Tuesday as the Interim Center Director of the Lake Mary center. This is good for now, but I am still praying for clarity as I seek the next step in my career path. The job I have now is a "temporary full time" position, so there are no benefits nor long term security. For now, it's good to know I'll be getting a paycheck, but am still pursuing some other options. Thanks for your support and prayers! xo

Sunday, January 4, 2009

My battle with weight has been a long one. Started in college, got worse after mom died. Thyroid disease doesn't help....nor does depression, or poor self-esteem...
Done just about everything....Weight Watchers (3 or 4 times, maybe), Jenny Craig, High Protein/Low Carb, Vegan, no dairy, Slim Fast, should I go on? Also done Jazzercise, Curves, the gym, videos, walking outside.......just can't seem to stick to anything for longer than a few months.
In 2008 I worked with a Dr.'s program: virtually no carbs, weekly B12 shots, appetite suppressant, etc. and was fairly successful....down 35 lbs. I've kept off 30....and need to lose another 30+....
SOOOOO....here we go again! I love that this class lets me have a creative outlet, inspiration, a support group and motivation all in one....PLUS, I know I'm the most successful when I feel GOOD about me, when I'm loving toward myself, and remember all the positive things about me....and love all of who I am and am becoming.
I'm excited! :)